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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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